Dogs go missing in Maidstone village burglary
Two miniature dachshunds have been reported stolen following a burglary in East Farleigh. The incident happened between 10pm and 10.30pm on Sunday 5 December 2021 at an address in Heath…
Police dog ‘Chewy’ gets his man in Dartford drugs chase
Police Dog Chewy helped find a man hiding in Dartford shrubland as officers uncovered a stash of cocaine and cash. On Tuesday 7 December 2021 at around 3.20am the driver…
Gillingham PCSO comes to the rescue of James Street jaywalking pooch
A stray dog seen weaving through traffic has been rescued by a Gillingham Police Community Support Officer. The small female, black and white terrier was caught as drivers took evasive…
Cat ’causes’ Folkestone bedroom blaze
Firefighters were called to a blaze in a bedroom on Darby Road, Folkestone shortly after 5.00 on Sunday evening. The blaze is believed to have been caused by a cat…
14 arrested in October as Kent countryside cops seize weapons and vehicles
Officers from Kent Police’s Rural Task Force (RTF) have seized weapons and arrested 14 people as part of their efforts to combat rural crime in October. In addition to the…
Police dog tracks down Maidstone burglar
A police dog has tracked down a burglar who targeted a building in Maidstone to steal some tools. At around 10.50pm on Sunday 17 October 2021, officers and a police…
Horse hauled from water filled ditch near golf course in Deal
A three-year-old horse was lifted to safety by crews after getting stuck in a water-filled ditch off Redhouse Wall, in Deal. Two fire engines, together with the animal rescue unit,…
Watch out for migrants flying across East Kent
A series of events to raise awareness of the thousands of winter migratory birds that come to the Thanet coast will take place this month and throughout the winter. Two…
Abseilers rescue cat from 60 foot ledge in Ramsgate
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called yesterday, 23 October, to reports that a pet cat had become stuck on a ledge in the Railway Tunnels, Marina Esplanade in Ramsgate.…
Pet owner fined over dog attack which led to severe injury to another dog near Maidstone
Maidstone Borough Council’s Community Protection Team has successfully issued a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) for £100 to a dog owner who allowed his dog to attack and cause severe injury…